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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1949

Page

3

Golden wedding anniversary for Bert and Blanche Wunschel

About 150 relatives and friends attended an open house at the Wunschel home near Juda to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Bert E Wunschel formerly Blanche Ostrander They were married Oct 25 1899 in Monroe The couple have three daughters two sons fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren Mrs Wunschel is to turn 72 tomorrow.

Bert E. Wunschel Route 1 Juda Blanche H. Ostrander Monroe Floyd Pyle John Gill Freeport Milford Reed Beloit Frederick Lanz Lawrence Rosheisen Clyde Nott Rock Grove Nancy Wunschel Joyce Wunschel Winnebago Vernon Ostrander Ted Newman Edwin Tyler Claude Wiedman Wunschel

Reverend Brown Leads Wisconsin Conference Workshops

Rev L A Brown pastor of Bethel Evangelical United Brethren church and adult work director for the Wisconsin conference travels with Superintendent G H McAhren and Rev Gordon C Core. They hold lay adult workers planning conferences across districts to unite church leaders in promoting local adult programs. The Southern district meeting is Friday at 8 p m at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Beloit.

L. A. Brown Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church Wisconsin G. H. McAhren Gordon C. Core Evangelical United Brethren Church Beloit

St Johns Group Holds Halloween Gathering at Church

Members of St Johns young adult fellowship and their families gathered at the church parlors for an October meeting. Tables featured holiday decor and games. A homemade apple puppet contest entertained attendees as Mrs. Fred Ochsner dressed as a fortune telling witch. The next meeting on November 20 will be led by Mrs. Lyle Sickinger and Mrs. Norman Poff.

St. John’s Young Adult Fellowship Fred Ochsner Juda Hallowee Lyle F. Sickinger Norman Poff

Demanouske Weds W L Henry in Janesville ceremony

Mrs Florence Demanouske of Beloit wed Weston L Henry of Beloit at Janesville 11 a m Saturday. The bride wore a black dress with pink and black accessories and white rose corsage. She is a former Monroe resident. Attendants were her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Emil L Betker of Beloit. The couple will live at 724 Division street Beloit after a brief honeymoon.

Florence Demanouske Division Street Beloit Weston L. Henry Janesville Monroe Emil L. Betker

Mrs William Miller To Address Women

Mrs William Miller of Philadelphia will be guest speaker at the Women’s Society of Union Presbyterian church Tuesday at 8 pm. She is the mother of Mrs Dallas D Landrum. A business meeting and social hour follow the talk.

William Miller Philadelphia Women’s Society of Union Presbyterian Church Miller Dallas D. Landrum

Towell Voris Wedding Among Air Force Members

Pvt Harriet Towell married S Sgt Jerry Voris in Biloxi Mississippi on October 15. Both serve in the Air Force. bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Towell of 610 16th Avenue. Albany Times Special reports community social notices follow with references to lodge events and banco honors.

Fred S. Towell 16Th Avenue Pvt Harriet Jerry Voris Centralia Ill Biloxi Miss Air Force

Choir to Meet at St. John’s Wednesday Evening

St. John’s senior choir will rehearse Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church parlors.

St. John’s

Bishop Couple Mark 25th Anniversary Celebration

Friends gathered at 2201 6th Street yesterday to honor Lester H and his wife on the coming 25th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Arno Ehrlich Vernon Green Alfred Oehl Harold Mueller C N Sonnenburg and Nancy along with son Lester who will return from Norfolk Virginia after navy discharge.

Lester H. Bishop 6Th Street Messrs Mmes Arno Ehrlich Vernon Green Sheboygan Alfred Oehl Harold Mueller Kohler Paul E. Gerlat Black River C. N. Sonnenburg Madison Bishops Nancy University of Wisconsin Lester Norfolk Navy

James J. Quinn Feted On 20 Years with Firm

A surprise dinner for James J. Quinn at the Monroe hotel followed by a social at the Quinn home celebrated his twenty years with New York Life Insurance Co. He received a gift and award from C. E. Reiss of Madison. Present were C. E. Reiss Walter Meyer A C Thurow M L Ingwell Frank Clark Arthur S. Peterson Mrs. Quinn and Royal Liddicoat and sons of Monroe and New Glarus.

James J. Quinn 18Th Street Monroe Hotel Quinn New York Life Insurance Co Capital Branch C. E. Reiss Madison Reiss Walter Meyer A. C. Thurow M. L. Ingwell New Glarus Frank Clark Arthur S. Peterson Mrs. Quinn Royal Liddicoat and Sons Monroe

Monroe Choir Sings at Winslow Program

Thirty members of the First Methodist church choir from Monroe presented a program at the Winslow Methodist church last evening. The men's quartet Kittleson Ainsworth Schuetze Tracy performed two numbers while Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Ainsworth sang solos. Mr. Schuetze played a violin solo as the Winslow members served a lunch.

First Methodist Church Winslow Rodney QC Kittleson Herbert M. Ainsworth Edwin W. Schuetze Robert J. Tracy Robert H. Richardson Ainsworth Schuetze

Miss Irene Marty Hosts Choir Party at Parental Home

Miss Irene Marty entertained the senior choir of Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church Thursday evening at her parents home after rehearsal. Attended were Fred Gempeler John Stauffer John Richards Fred Abbott Irving Eichorst Dr C J Klooster Rev A R Achtemeier Matt Zentner William Baebler Dorothy Ann Stauffacher Gladys Buehl Lora Dick Ruth Gempeler John Page Frederick Voegele Eugene Updike.

Monticello Irene Marty Zwingli Evangelical and

John Nipples Mark Wedding Anniversary

Brodhead note. Mr and Mrs John Nipple formerly of Brodhead now near Albany observed their silver wedding anniversary Friday. John Nipple and Gertrude E. were celebrated with family and friends at their residence.

John Nipples Mark Brodhead John Nipple Albany Gertrude E

Marian Martin Doll Pattern 9287 for 10 to 20 inch dolls

Marian Martin offers Pattern 9287 for a complete doll wardrobe including dress cap underwear nightie playsuit bunting hood bathrobe sacque and yarn yardages. Easy to sew with a lavette and illustrated steps. Send 25 cents to The Times Pattern Dept 232 West 18th Street New York NY 10011.

Pattern Dept West 18Th Street New York 11 N. Y

Churchill Delavan wed in Rockford on Oct 21 1924

The couple Churchill and Delavan were married October 21 1924 in Rockford by Rev. John Gordon. They first met at the home of Dr. John L. Fleck in Brodhead. Relatives gathered at the Nipple home on Thursday evening preceding the anniversary, including multiple Nipple families from Brodhead Monroe Browntown and Albany. A three tier wedding cake decorated the table.

Churchill Delavan Rockford John Gordon John L. Fleck Brodhead Nipple Messrs Mmes Will Nipple Tilman

New Glarus Leader Hitts 94th Birthday Tribute

Mt. Horeb special note honors Anne Dahle as she turns 94 at home. A founder of Mt. Horeb Public Library and longtime Lutheran Aid Society organizer, she taught Sunday school three decades and held WCTU involvement. Widowed since 1920.

Mt. Horeb Anne Dahle Luthern Aid Society

Mrs Whitcomb Feted On Her 73rd Birthday

Mrs Walter Whitcomb entertained at her home Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs Anna Whitcomb existing 73rd birthday. Members of her Sunday school class and several friends were guests. Mrs Whitcomb received a gift from the group. Attending were Mmes Lottie Lewis R Atkinson Carl Carlson William Trow R H Tegan Myrtle Conway Amelia Phillips Jack Waldrep Bert Pryce Peter Williams M Barton Lena Rodrek Louise Whitcomb Bernice Christopher Lizzie Pace.

Albany Walter Whitcomb Anna Whitcomb Whitcomb Mmes Lottie Lewis R. B. Atkinson Carl Carlson William Trow R. H. Tegan Myrtle Conway Amelia Phillips Jack Waldrep Bert Pryce Peter Williams M. Barton Lena Rodrek Louise Whitcomb Bernice Christopher Lizzie Pace

Entertaining Group at Babler Home Dinner

Mr and Mrs Myron J Babler of 1751 16th Street hosted a dinner at their home yesterday. Guests included Fred Hahlen Harvey Mauerman and family Burnet Kubly and family Brodhead Harvey Feldt Madison John Kubly J L Babler Mrs Fred Beldt and Miss Ruth Feldt Monroe.

Myron J. Babler 1751 16Th Street Messrs End Mmes Fred Hahlen Harvey Mauerman Burnet Kubly Brodhead Harvey Feldt Madison John Kubly J. L. Babler Fred Beldt Ruth Feldt Monroe

Royal Neighbor Lodge Meets At Mrs Frank Bonspier Home

Mrs Frank Bonspier will host the Royal Neighbor lodge at her home tomorrow evening. The event is a lodge gathering with Bonspier serving as hostess for the occasion.

Frank Bonspier

Valley View Homemakers Club Meeting Notes

Valley View homemakers met with Mrs Ernest Scheidegger and co hostess Mrs Fredrichs. The meeting opened with the homemakers creed. Project leaders were Mrs George Stauffacher and Mrs William Leopold. Landscaping lesson and citizenship talk followed. Eleven members and six guests attended. Next meeting will be with Mrs Ludwig Zoller.

Valley View Club Valley View Ernest Scheidegger Fred Fredrichs George Stauffacher William Leopold Ludwig Zoller

Juda Homemakers Meet With Mrs Will Starke

Juda Helpful Homemakers group will hold a meeting on Wednesday with Mrs. Will Starke presiding. Members plan to discuss program details and upcoming activities.

Juda Will Starke

Agreeable Homemakers Club Meeting Highlights Guests

Miss Mamie Tillema and Mrs. Fred Gempler hosted attendees at Mrs. Wayne Gempler home. Lesson on landscaping led by Mrs. Morris Grenzow and Mrs. Duane Helland. Citizenship report on school laws by Mrs. Harry Smith. California peaches film shown by Mrs. Jacob Jones with a surprise entertainment by Mrs. William Clements. Hostesses were Mrs. Gempler and Mrs. Grenzow. November gathering at Ralph Ninneman home.

Agreeable Club Mamie Tillema Fred Gempler Monroe Elizabeth Harrison Agreeable Homemakers Club Wayne Gempler Morris Grenzow Duane Helland Harry Smith California Jacob Jones William Clements Gempler Grenzow Ralph Ninneman

Nehru Seeks Private Funding for India's Development

Nehru tells New York bankers and industrialists that India needs food relief and capital for irrigation and hydroelectric projects. He asks private investors to finance bases for power and machinery while preserving government control over exchange and trade, and warns against exploitation of labor. The piece notes his pledge of non discriminatory concessions and safe investment assurances.

New York India Nehru United States National Foreign Trade Council Far East- American Council of Commerce and Industry

Landscaping lesson at Friendship Homemakers meeting

Mrs Russell Carter and Mrs Elmer Asmus led a landscaping lesson for the Friendship Homemakers club at the Carter home. Mrs Ralph Bridge spoke on citizenship and Miss Inez Weaver played a piano solo. Plans were set for the Christmas fair and the November meeting will be at Mrs Wilmer Coates.

Russell Carter Elmer Asmus Carter Friendship Homemakers Club Ralph Bridge Inez Weaver Wilmer Coates

Jordan Center Hosts Circuit Meeting at Jordan Lutheran

The Mt. Horeb circuit fall meeting will be held tomorrow at Jordan Lutheran church three miles northwest of Browntown. Evangelical Lutheran pastors wives and congregations may attend a public all day session starting at 10 a m. Speakers and topic discussion precede an evening program by the Young People's Luther League. A noon lunch is served by the Jordan church Aid society.

Mt.Horeb Jordan Lutheran Church Browntown Young People’s Luther League Jordan Church Aid Society

Obelisks Seen as Giant Sundials by Some Authorities

Some authorities argue that Egyptian obelisks functioned as large sundials rather than purely ornamental monuments. They point to their precise alignment with solar cycles and historical use in timekeeping practices.

Trail Ride and Horse Show Held at Malkow Farm

A rugged timber trail event at Marvin Malkow farm in Decatur township drew participants and spectators from nearby towns. Winners across multiple classes include Bill Stockdale, Joyce Hare Monroe, Ruth Whittier, and Bob Condon, with events ranging from trail rides to balloon races and saddle races.

Marvin Malkow Decatur Township Bill Stockdale Durand Joyce Hare Monroe Ralph Schilt Harold Newcomer Brodhead Fern Schmidt Orfordville Bob Condon Ruth Whittier Janesville Junior Stock Dolores Brunner Ginger Lou Schmidt Dolores Roth Lorrain Mahlkuch Duane Mahlkuch Kay Carter Juda Mardell Brunner Jack Bound Allen Laneville West R. Welch Ner Bob Ladwig Mrs. Schmidt Howard Newcomer Irene Ludwig Osmond Stockdale Newcomer Joyce Stockdale Schmidt Delores Brunner Red Welsh Walt Finster Evansville Robert Indergend Pob Ludwig Welsh

Glausers' Daughter Sings in Opera Role

Mrs Edwin Thomason formerly Lillian Glauser led the Carmen cast for the Boston Grand Opera Co in Cedar Rapids Iowa Friday evening. She has been with the company two and a half years and travels the country with the two month tour. Grand Coulee on the Columbia River is noted as the world largest concrete dam.

Fred Glauser Robert G. Buehler Boston Grand Opera Co Cedar Rapids Edwin Thomason Lillian Glauser Monroe Carmen Thomason Glausers Boston Grand Coulee Columbia River

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